David Garza Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

As president of Gunvor USA and 4 additional entities, drove commercial strategy through execution, delivering multibillion-dollar growth alongside expansion in profitability and volume.• Served as Board President for 5 U.S. LLCs and Group Executive Committee member for European parent company, guiding global initiatives, business integration, and investment opportunities.• Integrated global business strategies into U.S. operations, leading transition from startup to profitable, regulated entity. Headed asset buildout, team development, market approach, and M&A strategy.

San Antonio, Texas

Oversaw global crude oil supply of 875K bbl/d across 7 refineries, VGO supply to West Coast system and bunkers, and HSFO sales out of West Coast. • Led multilayer global team trading leads, crude oil and heavy products traders, and market analysts situated across offices in San Antonio, Singapore, Calgary, and Denver.• Guided culture and mindset shift, transforming the function from a purely supply-focused role into a key driver of substantial business growth and profitability.

Headed strategic marketing of 500K+ equity bbl/d across U.S., Canada, and Latin America, driving record trading growth of 25% annually while establishing BP crude trading operations as the preferred industry partner.• Leading a team of traders, pioneered and integrated new business opportunities in Eagle Ford, Bakken, and Permian Basins, expanding BP’s footprint in new markets. • Managed group WTI exposure, ensuring regulatory compliance through rigorous position monitoring and successful hedge exemption renewals.• Introduced innovative customer solutions featuring truck, rail, and pipelines, while independently securing infrastructure investments.

Developed BP’s North America petrochemicals trading team, doubling activity set, tripling commercial performance, and linking team globally.• Oversaw North American BTX, PX, and Methanol supply and trading, driving successful entry into chemicals market to provide new opportunities.• Negotiated feedstock and off-take agreements through preparation and sale of BP Chemicals business to Ineos, leading U.S.-based negotiations team in support of remaining assets.• Steered development of new trading activities and commodity commercial space, including incorporating business requirements for risk, credit, compliance, and control.

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

BP Integrated Supply and Trading

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

BP Integrated Supply and Trading

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

BP Downstream Supply - Post Merger Integration

Alvin, Texas, United States

Amoco Chemical Plant which became part of BP Amoco Chemical Company post merger.

Texas City, Texas, United States

Amoco Chemical Plant which became part of BP Amoco Chemical

Chicago, Il; Kansas City, Mo: And Houston, Tx

Amoco Chemical Company pre BP merger

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering